- Cost of Living
- Iraq
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iraq compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iraq is 3% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 11,945 Dinar (3,646 ₦) | 2,400 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 8,112 Dinar (2,476 ₦) | 2,041 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,291 Dinar (1,004 ₦) | 988 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,420 Dinar (433 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,152 Dinar (657 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,017 Dinar (311 ₦) | 634 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,775 Dinar (1,458 ₦) | 1,900 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,591 Dinar (486 ₦) | 1,171 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 807 Dinar (246 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,846 Dinar (563 ₦) | 340 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22,248 Dinar (6,791 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 184% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,201 Dinar (367 ₦) | 369 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,013 Dinar (309 ₦) | 374 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Iraq is 4% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 729,824 Dinar (222,762 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 582,575 Dinar (177,818 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 123,940 Dinar (37,830 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 819,138 Dinar (250,023 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 372,439 Dinar (113,678 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 116,792 Dinar (35,648 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | + 121% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 39,712 Dinar (12,121 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 365,819 Dinar (111,658 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 145,898 Dinar (44,532 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,272 Dinar (2,525 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 129% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Dinar (1,526 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Iraq is 6% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 26,699 Dinar (8,149 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 37,832 Dinar (11,547 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,263 Dinar (15,647 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 67,611 Dinar (20,637 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Iraq is 3% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 19,610,400 Dinar (5,985,622 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 549 Dinar (167 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 29,214 Dinar (8,917 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Iraq is 13% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,276 Dinar (1,000 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 6,170 Dinar (1,883 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 26,683 Dinar (8,144 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,382 Dinar (1,338 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4,534 Dinar (1,384 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4,931 Dinar (1,505 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,675 Dinar (511 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,453 Dinar (749 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,050 Dinar (3,067 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Iraq is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 33,155 Dinar (10,120 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20,652 Dinar (6,303 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 30,000 Dinar (9,157 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 49,049 Dinar (14,971 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,712 Dinar (2,049 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 4,516 Dinar (1,378 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4,810 Dinar (1,468 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 161% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 496,192 Dinar (151,451 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 98 Dinar (30 ₦) | 43 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 68,506 Dinar (20,910 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,291 Dinar (1,004 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 113% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,075 prices entered by 173 different people.
Cost of living in Iraq is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria
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